K-State, KU learn Big 12/SEC Challenge foes

Wildcats to play host to Ole Miss; Jayhawks will visit Florida

Kansas State and Mississippi will play Dec. 5 at Bramlage Coliseum and Kansas will visit Florida on Dec. 10 as part of the Big 12/SEC Challenge, announced Tuesday by both leagues.

All Big 12/SEC Challenge games will be televised by ESPN on its family of networks.

“I’m excited about this new partnership between the Big 12 and SEC,” K-State coach Bruce Weber said. “Scheduling is one of the more difficult parts of my job and to get a home game against an outstanding opponent as Ole Miss is a real coup for our program.

“They had a tremendous year in 2012-13 and return one of the best scorers in college basketball in Marshall Henderson, so this will be another great test for our team.”

Henderson led the SEC in scoring last season, averaging 20.1 points for Ole Miss, which won 27 games and reached the third round of the NCAA Tournament.

All 10 Big 12 teams will participate. The SEC’s Arkansas, Georgia, LSU and Tennessee aren’t included the first year.

KU’s trip to Florida and Baylor’s game against Kentucky on Dec. 6 in Arlington, Texas, represent the marquee matchups.

Former K-State coach Frank Martin’s South Carolina team also will play at Oklahoma State on Dec. 6.